Pakistan - Focus on wind energy required

These views were
expressed by renowned expert on alternative energy Brig (Retd) Prof.
Dr Nasim Khan, while addressing the inauguration ceremony of
indigenously designed and locally fabricated wind turbine by Shaheed
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) at
its Gharo Research Centre.

It is pertinent to
mention here that the turbine, first of the project for ‘development
of renewable energy’ has the capacity to produce 6KVA of
electricity and was designed and prepared by Centre for Renewable
Energy Research (CRER) head Dr Imran Amin, and his team of engineers
and technicians of SZABIST Karachi.

We recommended the
government to focus on wind energy and suggest all universities to do
the same. It will not only resolve the issue of electricity deficit
in the country but also bring a revolution in this regard as wind
corridor of Pakistan had a capacity to generate 110 thousands
megawatt electricity, as per the calculations of experts.

Dr Khan further said
that during the last decade Pakistani experts have made several
wonders. He said that focusing on wind energy in the said manner
would help us to export electricity, instead of looking forward to
other countries. He further said that focusing on alternative energy
is the need of the hour for Pakistan. He concluded that Southern
Sindh is located at an ideal location for generating wind energy,
while upper Sindh could be used for installations to generate solar
energy. He was of the view that installing windmills on massive scale
with required capacity would significantly reduce the cost of wind
electricity.

SZABIST Chancellor
Dr Uzra Fazal, while addressing the ceremony, committed to
acknowledge the recommendation of Dr. Khan in regard to taking
measure to support research on renewable energy. She said that higher
educational institutions and research works go hand in hand. She also
praised the efforts of SZABIST team, who made it possible to install
a wind turbine.